Funeral Directing II Lesson 2.1 (Study Guide)

List some items that may be present at the visitation of a deceased Greek Orthodox parishioner.

1.) Candles may flank each side of the casket. 2.) Icon placed near the casket. 3.) Orthodox cross placed behind the casket. 4.) Candles placed at each end of the casket.

Describe where candles would be placed during a Greek Orthodox Funeral Mass.

1.) Candles placed at each end of the casket. 2.) Candles flank each side of the casket.

Another name for priestly lines.

1.) Christian Burial Certificate 2.) Christian Burial Permit

Define Icon

A holy picture; usually mosaic or painted on wood.

Describe a Christian Burial Certificate.

A letter from a Priest stating the eligibility of the deceased for funeral rites according to the laws of the Roman Catholic Church.

Define Scapular.

A piece of cloth or metal having religious significance usually worn around the neck.

Define cantor.

A religious singer who assists the clergy; assists the Rabbi in the Jewish faith; assists the Priest in the Eastern Orthodox faith.

Priest

A title conferred by ordination of the leader teacher in a local Roman Catholic Church.

The term used to describe a Roman Catholic altar attendant.

Acolyte.

The term used to describe an elevated place or structure on which sacrifices are offered or at which religious rites are performed; in the Christian faith, a table on which the Eucharist of Holy Communion is offered.

Altar.

Define Monsignor

An honorary title conferred upon a Priest.

In the Roman Catholic faith, the head of the archdiocese.

Archbishop.

A geography grouping of dioceses in the Roman Catholic Faith.

Archdiocese.

In the Roman Catholic faith, the head of a diocese.

Bishop.

Mass Card

Cards on which an individual requests the priest to say mass for the soul of the deceased.

What is the preferred procedure if a Roman Catholic is cremated?

Creation after the funeral mass has ended.

An emblem of the church consisting of two plain bars at right angles to each other.

Cross.

The term used to describe a cross with a figure or image representing the body of Christ (Corpus Christi) on it.

Crucifix.

What is the Prie Dieu centered on during a Roman Catholic Visitation?

Crucifix.

For a deceased priest, what direction will the casket be during the Funeral Mass?

Head first.

Define solea.

In the Eastern Orthodox church, the open area before the altar.

Trisagion.

In the Eastern Orthodox faith, three short services or blessings that are part of the funeral rite.

Diocese.

In the Roman Catholic Faith, a geographical grouping of parishes under the jurisdiction of a Bishop.

Deacon.

In the Roman Catholic Faith, a member of the clerical order (clergy) just below a Priest.

Paschal Candle

In the Roman Catholic faith, a candle placed near the casket during the Funeral Mass that signifies the everlasting light of Christ.

Cardinal.

In the Roman Catholic faith, a dignity conferred upon Bishops making them princes of the church.

Final Commendation

In the Roman Catholic faith, the ending portion of the Funeral Mass.

Where are rosary beads normally placed for a deceased Roman Catholic?

In the hands.

INRI

Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews

What do those in attendance do as they pass by the casket at the end of the Greek Orthodox Funeral Mass?

Kiss the icon, crucifix, or body.

Describe the final action the Greek Orthodox priest takes with regard to the deceased body/casket at the end of a funeral mass.

Makes the sign of the cross on the chest of the deceased with olive oil and sand.

Where does the Roman Catholic priest normally meet the casket to begin the Funeral Mass?

Narthex.

Define a crucifier.

One who carries the crucifix/cross during an ecclesiastical procession.

The formal name of a kneeling rail.

Prie Dieu

The Pope is known as the "Bishop of _______"

Rome

In the Roman Catholic faith, a religious picture, usually of Jesus Christ.

Sacred heart.

At the beginning of a Greek Orthodox Funeral Mass, where is the casket placed?

Solea.

Genuflect

The act of bending the knee as an indication of reverence or as an act of humility

IHS

The first three letters in the Greek word for Jesus.

Funeral Mass.

The name of the funeral service in the Roman Catholic Church.

Celebrant.

The officiant who celebrates the Mass in the Roman Catholic Church.

Define Iconostasis.

The partition that extends across the front of the church separating the sanctuary from the solea.

Pall

The term used to describe a symbolic cloth covering placed over the casket.

Wake.

The term used to describe a watch kept over the deceased sometimes lasting the entire night, preceding the funeral; a watch kept over the dead; today it takes the form of visitation, calling hours, or shiva; prayers and scripture reading may be part of the wake.

Vigil Lamps

The term used to describe the set of two candles used in the Roman Catholic Faith, one paced at the head of the casket and one placed at the foot of the casket during the visitation period in the home or funeral home.

Following the Eulogy during a Greek Orthodox Funeral Mass, what will the Funeral Director do to the Casket?

Turn it so its parallel to the iconostasis.

The term used to describe the ritual garments worn by the clergy.

Vestments.

List the order of the Roman Catholic Processional.

1.) Crucifer with other acoloytes 2.) Priest aka celebrant 3.) Funeral director 4.) Casket with pallbearers on each side 5.) Family 6.) Friends

What are three religious items the acolytes may bring with them to the cemetery for a Roman Catholic committal service?

1.) Crucifix. 2.) Incense. 3.) Holy Water.

As each Roman Catholic enters the church for the funeral mass, what 2 things do they do?

1.) Dip finger in holy water. 2.) Sign of the cross.

List some items that may need to be placed near/on/ in the casket of a deceased Roman Catholic and tell where each of them would be located.

1.) Holy Water. 2.) Crucifix placed behind the casket. 3.) Candles near the casket. 4.) Prie dieu centered on the crucifix. 5.) Tray for mass/offering cards.

Describe what two things generally happen to the casket in the Narthex at the beginning of a Roman Catholic Funeral Mass.

1.) Pall. 2.) Crucifix. 3.) Holy Water.

What are the 5 reasons we study religious funeral customs?

1.) Provide attention to detail when serving families of a particular faith. 2.) Show a proper reverence for the sacred objects and traditions. 3.) Understand the process as we defer to clergy. 4.) Exhibit dignity and decorum. 5.) Provide smooth procedures to the families we serve.

When dressing and casketing the remains of a deceased Roman Catholic, what religious items may be placed with or on the body?

1.) Rosary 2.) Crucifix 3.) Sacred heart of scapular.

Give the three meanings of the word Rosary.

1.) Rosary Beads- beads and a crucifix used as an aid in the recitation of prayers 2.) Rosary Prayers- prayers recited in order at a Rosary of Vigil Service 3.) Rosary Service- A roman Catholic prayer service for the repose of the soul of the deceased

What are the three movements of Roman Catholic Funeralization.

1.) Vigil service. 2.) Funeral mass. 3.) Committal service.

The term used to describe the consecrated elements of Holy Communion.

Eucharist.

Describe the number of flowers generally taken to the Roman Catholic Church for a Funeral Mass.

Few (if any).

Another name for Libera.

Final Commendation.

What is the Greek Orthodox view of cremation?

Forbidden since it is the deliberate destruction of the body